[Peacectr_list] Citizens Energy: how to apply for help

[Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine]

From: "Chris Rusnov" <crusnov at mejp.org>


We sent out the following email last week about heating oil 
assistance from Citizens Energy.  Some folks incorrectly sent their 
completed application to us.

Applications must be sent to:

Citizens Program Corporation/CITGO Oil Heat Processing Center
PO Box 9112
Franklin, MA 02038

I will forward the ones already sent to me to CITGO.

Chris Rusnov
Maine Equal Justice
126 Sewall St.
Augusta, ME 04330
Toll-free: 1-866-626-7059 ext 204
In Augusta:  626-7058 ext 204
www.mejp.org

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Citizens Energy (a non-profit energy company)

In partnership with CITGO, Citizens Energy works with thousands of 
oil heat dealers and local fuel assistance agencies in 16 states to 
provide deliveries of home heating oil to those in need.  This year 
the Oil Heat Program will provide eligible families a one-time 
delivery of 100 gallons of home heating oil.

Citizens Energy began taking applications on December 3, 2007.

To receive a delivery during the 2007-2008 winter season, Citizens 
Energy must receive all applications and requests for processing by 
February 29, 2008.

Individual Households: How to Apply

Beginning December 3, 2007, families that need heating assistance can:

1.  Call the Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program's toll free hotline, 
1-877-JOE-4-OIL   	(1-877-563-4645,) or
2.  Apply online to complete an application 
	http://www.citizensenergy.com/english/pages/13/individual-households; 
or
3.  Go to the website and download, print and mail in the application.

Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program will notify households/families by 
mail on their application status.

Qualified families will receive a one-time delivery of up to 100 
gallons of heating oil.

To receive a delivery during the 2007-2008 winter season, Citizens 
Energy must receive all applications and requests for processing by 
February 29, 2008.

Apply Online

This year we are proud to announce that families can apply directly 
online. We encourage families who can, to use this new feature for 
fast and efficient program enrollment.

Also available is an application families can download, print and mail in.

All applicants, regardless of participation in fuel assistance, are 
required to fill out an application providing an income and signature 
before being considered for eligibility.

Go To:
http://www.citizensenergy.com/english/pages/13/individual-households

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This message has been forwarded to you by:

Maine Association of Interdependent Neighborhoods (M.A.I.N.) P.O. Box 
69, Hallowell, ME 04347

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